The Orange Conservatorium and Planetarium is located on the central tablelands of NSW. The project was commissioned by Orange City Council on behalf of Orange Regional Conservatorium, a non-profit school of music that has outgrown its current facility. The new facility is set to be the final addition to Orange’s Civic Precinct.
The project brief consists of three main parts: a two-storey school of music, a recital hall to seat 280 and a planetarium theatre to seat 60. The venue will become a new destination for both education, tourism and musical performances in Orange. The facility will include 42 studios of varying sizes and layout to provide tutorial and practice spaces suitable for a range of instrument types and musicality. The Consevatorium which includes a specialist library is laid out around a central courtyard and integrated with the Recital Hall Back Stage areas.
The Theatre, Library and the new Recital Hall have been arranged as a composition of buildings around central parking/access square. The main foyer of the Recital Hall links the Recital Hall Entry with the Planetarium, it is served by the Cafe/Bar and Planetarium shop.
The Planetarium Is located beneath an 11m “green” projection dome which forms an iconic architectural symbol on the park. The venue will use the latest in digital projection to offer a unique experience to local and visiting school groups.
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Client | Orange City Council |
| Cost | $33.5m |
| Completed | Under construction |
